J

ay D. Smith Operations LEADER/Manager

Leadership ~ Quality Management ~ Production Management ~ Mechanical ~ Electrical ~ Marine Engineering

Seasoned manufacturing and maintenance professional with comprehensive experience and visible achievements in the manufacture of ship systems, aircraft systems and in the maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems. Works effectively with managers, co-workers, representatives of other departments/divisions and outside agencies with great communication/organizational skills and the ability to learn concepts quickly. Performs all assignments with a high degree of quality, accuracy, and efficiency exercising prescribed safety and security measures. Highly accomplished in quality management, guiding production quality to DoD specification and program quality to ISO and AS standards. Manages safety to world class standards while improving quality processes, manufacturing processes and the stock to dock process. Hands-on experience assembling and maintaining, and thorough understanding of a wide range of devices & systems. A superb manager and communicator, who conveys a clear project vision to his team and has led groups as large as 167 employees. A peerless leader & trainer who develops excellence in each member of his staff. Held Secret security clearance.

Areas of Expertise include:

Nuclear Systems

Operations Management

Team Building

Safety Standards/OSHA

Project Management

GAO Auditor Certified

Mechanical Systems

Manufacturing Management

Staff Training & Leadership

Marine Engineering

Problem Resolution

Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration/HVAC

Electrical Systems

Quality Management

Troubleshooting

MS Office Suite

Certified Diesel Inspector

Experience & Notable Contributions

GENERAL ELECTRIC RENEWABLES Amarillo, TX Jan 2020 to Apr 2023

REGIONAL OPERATIONS LEADER, NORTH AMERICA (Oct 2022 to Apr 2023)

Responsible for the remanufacturing operations in North America. Plant Manager of the GE Amarillo Gear Center.

Key Accomplishments:

Established Gearbox Remanufacturing in Amarillo

Established Certified Pre-Owned Gearbox production in Amarillo

Established 100,000sqft of secured, covered offsite storage

Completed 32 Lean Six Sigma projects saving a total of $3,324,352.83

AMARILLO PLANT OPERATIONS LEADER (Jan 2020-Oct 2022)

Supervised and trained over 65 personnel in quality manufacturing processes. Identified and implemented changes for the lifetime configuration management process to ensure cradle to grave traceability.

Key Accomplishments:

1st ever ISO 9001 certification for the newly established manufacturing plant

Established main shaft remanufacturing in Amarillo and leaned the processes out to yield 20 assemblies per week per shift from 5 assemblies per week

Established disassembly processes and stations for core main shafts, gearboxes and drivetrains

Completed over 125 brand new drivetrain disassemblies for NGC and re-assembled the drivetrains once NGC replaced their faulty bearings

Established the remanufacturing processes in Amarillo with 687 units the first year

Established circuit card remanufacturing in Amarillo for 28 different circuit cards with 1165 delivered in the first year

TEXAS A&M VETERINARY MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY Canyon, TX Nov 2015 to Jan 2020

QUALITY MANAGER/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY LEADER

Responsible for the implementation of the Quality Management System and ensures testing lab operations are accomplished per procedure by active auditing procedures. Responsible for Root Cause/Corrective Action, Preventative Action and all lab EHS requirements.

Key Accomplishments:

Received Laboratory Accreditation from the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians(AAVLD)

Received ISO 17025 accreditation

Received the Director’s Award for Excellence

BELL HELICOPTER Ft Worth, TX 2006 to Sep 2015

LEADER – QUALITY (Mar 2015 to Sep 2015)

Supervised operations of the Quality Department and functional areas in production of the V-22 Osprey, UH-1 Huey, AH-1 Cobra and OH-58 military aircraft projects. Increased production, quality and cost savings with each promotion.

Key Accomplishments:

Led problem resolution through root cause/corrective action (RCCA)

Reduced the cost of repair, rework and scrap 60% internally and 71% at external suppliers

Increased first pass quality 65% Increased quality efficiency 178%

Designed and implemented processes to control time sensitive material storage, use, testing and shipment

QUALITY SUPERVISOR – FLIGHT LINE (Sep 2012 to Mar 2015)

Supervised 27 personnel in quality assurance activities for 13 different functional areas. Ensured manufacturing processes conformed to engineering specifications & Bell Helicopter requirements as well as ISO9000, ISO9001, & AS9100 quality standards.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed standard on-the-job training (SOJT) to cross-train all assigned inspectors across all areas of the plant

Developed operator verification in 13 functional areas

Led 37 Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt projects improving efficiency in use of time and materials

MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR (Oct 2009 to Sep 2012)

Supervised 52 workers involved in direct production of aircraft, managing work assignments to conform to schedule, cost and quality standards. Meet or exceed internal goals and satisfy customer requirements. Ensure employees are compliant to federal, state, local, contractual, and all company rules and regulations and consistently recognized outstanding performance.

Key Accomplishments:

Recognized as the only supervisor to consistently meet or exceed goals for cost and schedule performance

Reduced total defects by 87 percent

Reduced electrical defects over 200% and increasing productivity 146% by changing the wiring processes

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER (Jul 2009 to Oct 2009)

Trained and monitored 7 Quality Engineering staff members. Prepared and delivered executive briefs on quality program and initiatives.

Key Accomplishments:

Increased root cause corrective action saturation 67%, traveling to supplier sites to implement RCCA at the supplier level

Established and led Corrective Action Boards with all supporting departments resulting in increased productivity and efficiency while reducing defects, rework and cost

QUALITY ENGINEER (Sep 2007 to Jul 2008)

Developed and implemented quality standards for aircraft assembly, including both product quality, design quality, and production process quality. Monitored quality for conformance and to advance continuous quality improvement.

Key Accomplishments:

Researched, documented & drove 1268 corrective actions for over $60,000 savings per aircraft for the program

Reduced internal manufacturing and quality escapes 46%

Reduced repetitive defects by 52 percent

MECHANICAL ASSEMBLER/PRODUCTION SPECIALIST (Apr 2006 to Sep 2007).

Assembled parts and components into aircraft systems. Then, led team of mechanical and electrical assemblers and provided first level quality assurance checks. Managed the day to day work assignments and scheduling requirements.

U.S. NAVY 1986 to 2006

Entered service as a junior enlisted and progressed through the commissioned rank of Chief Warrant Officer.

Recent Navy assignments included the following:

MAIN PROPULSION ASSISTANT/CHIEF ENGINEER

Responsible for the ship’s propulsion plant, leading a staff of 20 enlisted mechanics and maintenance personnel.

Key Accomplishments:

Built and commissioned 14 United States warships

Established and trained all Engineering Casualty Control teams and Damage Control Training teams

Nuclear power systems inspections with Fleet Technical Support Systems Atlantic and Submarine Tender Repair Ships

Recognized in Congressional reports stating the #1 ship on the entire east coast

Set the standard for success in congressional mandated INSURV inspections and engineering certifications meeting requirements by the score of 98%

LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER/AUXIALIARY, ELETRICAL, AND MAIN PROPULSION DIVISIONS

Directed a staff of 38 enlisted personnel in maintaining such systems as the ship's air conditioning plants, fresh water distillers, potable water system, sewage system, steering system, laundry service equipment and galley equipment as well as the ship's electrical distribution systems, including backup diesels.

Key Accomplishments:

Brought material condition readiness to that of a new ship by cross-training personnel in all areas and equipment

Managed multi-million dollar budgets and significant repairs to ships propulsion, electrical power generation and distribution systems and all engineering equipment

Performed the additional important duties of Command Fitness Coordinator, Drug and Alcohol Programs Advisor, Quality Assurance Officer, Safety and Security Officer

Guarded nuclear weapons while assigned to Commander Naval Special Warfare Command

Education

Bachelor of Science Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, NAME equivalent 2006, 139 semester hours

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